O Senior

January 2, 2008

By Wendy B., Ivoryton, CT

O Senior, my Senior, applications now are due The schools were chosen months ago, but the process is not through The tours, the visits and the fees, the parents getting anxious But you assure them not to fear, all things are taken care of But o doubt! Doubt! Doubt! Oh no, they’re not complete! Please tell me now what I have lost Before I face defeat

O Senior, my senior, rise up and meet your task Your journeys tough o yes it is, but the flag is not half mast Just go to guidance, get a grip- organize the paper work Unless of course you applied online, then get onto your network Here Senior! Dear student! The form beneath your bed! It is the missing puzzle piece Under the bedspread

My senior stands there staring, no expression on her face She steps on towards the mattress, her hands gentle as lace It is the supplemental form that we had searched for long From doubtful search to triumphant perch, success to you belongs Shout out in joy, and dance in mirth Now all applications in Rejoice you’re done go celebrate Stand back and reap your win

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